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The structure-function relationships and physiological roles of MnSOD mutants. Biosci Rep 2022; 42:231385. [PMID: 35662317 PMCID: PMC9208312 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20220202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this review, we focus on understanding the structure–function relationships of numerous manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) mutants to investigate the role that various amino acids play to maintain enzyme quaternary structure or the active site structure, catalytic potential and metal homeostasis in MnSOD, which is essential to maintain enzyme activity. We also observe how polymorphisms of MnSOD are linked to pathologies and how post-translational modifications affect the antioxidant properties of MnSOD. Understanding how modified forms of MnSOD may act as tumor promoters or suppressors by altering the redox status in the body, ultimately aid in generating novel therapies that exploit the therapeutic potential of mutant MnSODs or pave the way for the development of synthetic SOD mimics.
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Russo G, Iaccarino G, Piccolo M, Ferraro MG, Vecchione R, Grumetto L, Netti PA, Santamaria R. Prolonged activity of a recombinant manganese superoxide dismutase through a formulation of polymeric multi-layer nanoassemblies targeting cancer cells. Eur J Pharm Sci 2021; 162:105825. [PMID: 33813038 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2021.105825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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A new isoform of human manganese superoxide dismutase (SOD) has been recently isolated and obtained in a synthetic recombinant form and termed rMnSOD. As compared to other SODs, this isoform exhibits a dramatically improved cellular uptake and an intense antioxidant and antitumoral activity. Unfortunately, its use is severely hampered as this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in solution suffers from remarkable instability, which realizes as an interplay of unfolding and aggregation phenomena. This leads the API to be ineffective after three weeks only when stored at 4°C. A formulation strategy was undertaken to mitigate this instability. This was based on the incorporation of the API in hyaluronic acid and its layer-by-layer deposition over a chitosan-n-acetyl cysteine- monolayer nanoemulsion (NE) and its subsequent coverage with a further external interface of a chitosan-n-acetyl cysteine. The obtained constructs were tested over a selected panel of healthy and cancerous cell lines. The undertaken formulation strategy enhanced the API's effect in vitro already at time zero, maintaining the efficacy of this anticancer agent until up to 30 weeks when stored at 4°C.
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- Giacomo Russo
- School of Applied Sciences, Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh Napier University, 9 Sighthill Ct, EH11 4BN Edinburgh, United Kingdom..
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- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care@CRIB, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy
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- BioChem Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- BioChem Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49, I-80131 Naples, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care@CRIB, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy.
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- Pharm-Analysis & Bio-Pharm Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49, I-80131, Naples, Italy.; Consorzio Interuniversitario INBB, Viale Medaglie d'Oro, 305, I-00136, Rome, Italy.
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- Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care@CRIB, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Largo Barsanti e Matteucci 53, Naples 80125, Italy
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- BioChem Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via D. Montesano, 49, I-80131 Naples, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario INBB, Viale Medaglie d'Oro, 305, I-00136, Rome, Italy
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Crestini A, Vona R, Lo Giudice M, Sbriccoli M, Piscopo P, Borrelli A, Rivabene R, Ricceri L, Mancini A, Confaloni A. Differentiation-Dependent Effects of a New Recombinant Manganese Superoxide Dismutase on Human SK-N-BE Neuron-Like Cells. Neurochem Res 2018; 44:400-411. [PMID: 30471001 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-018-2686-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We have recently isolated a new isoform of recombinant manganese superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) which provides a potent antitumor activity and strongly counteracts the occurrence of oxidative stress and tissue inflammation. This isoform, in addition to the enzymatic action common to all SODs, also shows special functional and structural properties, essentially due to the presence of a first leader peptide that allows the protein to enter easily into cells. Among endogenous antioxidants, SOD constitutes the first line of natural defence against pathological effects induced by an excess of free radicals. Here, we firstly describe the effects of our rMnSOD administration on the proliferant and malignant undifferentiated human neuroblastoma SK-N-BE cell line. Moreover, we also test the effects of rMnSOD in the all trans retinoic-differentiated SK-N-BE neuron-like cells, a quiescent "not malignant" model. While rMnSOD showed an antitumor activity on proliferating cells, a poor sensitivity to rMnSOD overload in retinoid-differentiated neuron-like cells was observed. However, in the latter case, in presence of experimental-induced oxidative stress, overcharge of rMnSOD enhanced the oxidant effects, through an increase of H2O2 due to low activity of both catalase and glutathione peroxidase. In conclusion, our data show that rMnSOD treatment exerts differential effects, which depend upon both cell differentiation and redox balance, addressing attention to the potential use of the recombinant enzyme on differentiated neurons. These facts ultimately pave the way for further preclinical studies aimed at evaluation of rMnSOD effects in models of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Alessio Crestini
- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Biomarkers Unit, Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Behavioural Sciences and Mental Health, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Leadhexa Biotechnologies Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy.
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Borrelli A, Bonelli P, Tuccillo FM, Goldfine ID, Evans JL, Buonaguro FM, Mancini A. Role of gut microbiota and oxidative stress in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to hepatocarcinoma: Current and innovative therapeutic approaches. Redox Biol 2018; 15:467-479. [PMID: 29413959 PMCID: PMC5975181 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2018.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents the most common chronic liver disease in industrialized countries. NAFLD progresses through the inflammatory phase of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to fibrosis and cirrhosis, with some cases developing liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liver biopsy remains the gold standard approach to a definitive diagnosis of NAFLD and the distinction between simple steatosis and NASH. The pathogenesis of NASH is still not clear. Several theories have been proposed ranging from the "Two Hit Theory" to the "Multiple Hit Theory". However, the general consensus is that the gut microbiota, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage play key roles in the pathogenesis of NASH. The interaction between the gut epithelia and some commensal bacteria induces the rapid generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The main goal of any therapy addressing NASH is to reverse or prevent progression to liver fibrosis/cirrhosis. This problem represents the first "Achilles' heel" of the new molecules being evaluated in most ongoing clinical trials. The second is the inability of these molecules to reach the mitochondria, the primary sites of energy production and ROS generation. Recently, a variety of non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment approaches for NASH have been evaluated including vitamin E, the thiazolidinediones, and novel molecules related to NASH pathogenesis (including obeticholic acid and elafibranor). Recently, a new isoform of human manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) was isolated and obtained in a synthetic recombinant form designated rMnSOD. This protein has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant capable of mediating ROS dismutation, penetrating biological barriers via its uncleaved leader peptide, and reducing portal hypertension and fibrosis in rats affected by liver cirrhosis. Based on these distinctive characteristics, it can be hypothesized that this novel recombinant protein (rMnSOD) potentially represents a new and highly efficient adjuvant therapy to counteract the progression from NASH to HCC.
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- Antonella Borrelli
- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G Pascale", 80131 Napoli, Italy.
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G Pascale", 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G Pascale", 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G Pascale", 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Leadhexa Biotechnologies Inc., Belvedere, CA, USA
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Damiano S, Montagnaro S, Puzio MV, Severino L, Pagnini U, Barbarino M, Cesari D, Giordano A, Florio S, Ciarcia R. Effects of antioxidants on apoptosis induced by dasatinib and nilotinib in K562 cells. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:4845-4854. [PMID: 29345355 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In clinical practice for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia, second generation of tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as Nilotinib (NIL) specific and potent inhibitor of the BCR/ABL kinase and Dasatinib (DAS) a inhibitor of BCR/ABL and Src family kinase were developed to clinically overcome imatinib resistance. In this study, we wanted to test the ability of some antioxidants such Resveratrol (RES) or a new recombinant mitochondrial manganese containing superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) or δ-tocotrienol (δ-TOCO) to interact with DAS and NIL on viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, lipid peroxidation, and apoptosis. To test the possible mechanisms of action of such antioxidants, we utilized N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) a specific inhibitor ROS production or PP1 a specific Src tyrosine kinase inhibitor or BAPTA a specific chelator of intracellular calcium. Our data demonstrated: 1) RES, rMnSOD, δ-TOCO, and NAC, at dose used, significantly reduced the intracellular levels of MDA induced by DAS or NIL; 2) RES, rMnSOD, and δ-TOCO increased the intracellular ROS levels; 3) The increase ROS levels is related to higher levels of oligonucleosomesi induced by DAS and NIL and that NAC significantly reduced this activity. Interestingly, our data showed that apoptotic activity of DAS and NIL have significantly increased the production of oligonucleosomes by triggering excessive ROS generation as well as functionality of SERCA receptors.
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- Sara Damiano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Department of Biology, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Department of Biology, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Bonetta R. Potential Therapeutic Applications of MnSODs and SOD-Mimetics. Chemistry 2017; 24:5032-5041. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201704561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Rosalin Bonetta
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Biobanking; University of Malta; Msida MSD2080 Malta
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Damiano S, Puzio MV, Squillacioti C, Mirabella N, Zona E, Mancini A, Borrelli A, Astarita C, Boffo S, Giordano A, Avallone L, Florio S, Ciarcia R. Effect of rMnSOD on Sodium Reabsorption in Renal Proximal Tubule in Ochratoxin A-Treated Rats. J Cell Biochem 2017; 119:424-430. [PMID: 28590009 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium that represent toxic real threat for human beings and animal health. In this study we evaluated the effect of a new recombinant mitochondrial manganese containing superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) on oxidative stress and on the alterations of fluid reabsorption in renal proximal tubule (PT) as possible causes of OTA nephrotoxicity. Finally, we have measured the concentration of O2- in the kidney through dihydroethidium assay (DHE) and nitric oxide (NO) concentration through nitrites and nitrates assay. Male Sprague Dawley rats weighing 120-150 g were treated for 14 days by gavage, as follows: Control group, 12 rats received a corresponding amount of saline solution (including 10% DMSO); rMnSOD group, 12 rats treated with rMnSOD (10 µg/kg bw); OTA group, 12 rats treated with OTA (0.5 mg/kg bw) dissolved in 10% DMSO and then scaled to required volume with corn oil; rMnSOD + OTA, 12 rats treated with rMnSOD (10 µg/kg bw) plus OTA (0.5 mg/kg bw). Our results have shown that rMnSOD restores the alteration of reabsorption in PT in rats treated with OTA plus rMnSOD, probably through the response to pressure natriuresis, where nitric oxide plays a key role. Moreover, rMnSOD prevents the nephrotoxicity induced by OTA probably restoring the balance between superoxide and NO that is most probably the cause of hypertension and renal functional alterations through the inhibition of NO synthase. In conclusion these data provide important information for understanding of mechanism of toxic action of OTA. J. Cell. Biochem. 119: 424-430, 2018. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Sara Damiano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Laedhexa Biotechnologies Inc., Laedhexa Biotechnologies Inc., San Francisco, California
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotherapy, National Cancer Institute "G. Pascale" Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.,Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center of Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II," 80137, Naples, Italy
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A Gel Formulation Containing a New Recombinant Form of Manganese Superoxide Dismutase: A Clinical Experience Based on Compassionate Use-Safety of a Case Report. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2016; 2016:7240209. [PMID: 27610257 PMCID: PMC5005545 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7240209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background. We report a case of bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs) in a 24-year-old man with an allergic conjunctivitis history caused by a long-term therapy with glucocorticoids. Case Presentation. The patient showed a visual acuity of 9/10 for both eyes. He followed a therapy with ketotifen and bilastine for four years. During the last six months before our evaluation, he was treated with chloramphenicol and betamethasone, interrupted for onset of cataracts and increased intraocular pressure. We treated him with ophthalmic gel preparation containing a new recombinant form of manganese superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) at a concentration of 12.5 μg/mL, only for the right eye, while left eye was treated with standard protocol of Bendazac-lysine g 0.5. Conclusion. This case report shows the protective effects of rMnSOD versus PSC disease, probably due to the capacity of rMnSOD of countering free radical species.
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Borrelli A, Schiattarella A, Mancini R, Pica A, Pollio ML, Ruggiero MG, Bonelli P, De Luca V, Tuccillo FM, Capasso C, Gori E, Sanseverino M, Carpentieri A, Birolo L, Pucci P, Rommelaere J, Mancini A. A new hexapeptide from the leader peptide of rMnSOD enters cells through the oestrogen receptor to deliver therapeutic molecules. Sci Rep 2016; 6:18691. [PMID: 26725847 PMCID: PMC4698655 DOI: 10.1038/srep18691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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A 24-amino acid leader peptide of a new human recombinant manganese superoxide dismutase can enter cells and carry molecules. Here, we demonstrated that six of the 24 amino acids penetrate cells through a particular gate represented by a specific amino acid sequence of the oestrogen receptor (ER). We analysed the internalization of the synthetic hexapeptide and the cytotoxic activity of the hexapeptide conjugated to cisplatin on a cell line panel. In most cell lines, the hexapeptide delivered an amount of cisplatin that was 2 to 8 times greater than that released by cisplatin when the drug was used alone. This increased delivery increases the therapeutic index of cisplatin and reduces side effects caused by a high dosage or long-term treatment times. We may consider this hexapeptide a new molecular carrier to deliver molecules with therapeutic activity into ER+ cells for diagnostic purposes and clinical or immune therapy.
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- Antonella Borrelli
- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology, National Cancer Institute "Fondazione Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Neustadt, Germany
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples, Federico II, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology, National Cancer Institute "Fondazione Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology, National Cancer Institute "Fondazione Pascale", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Statistics, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples, Federico II, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples, Federico II, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples, Federico II, Italy
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- Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Infection and Cancer Program, Abt.F010, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Laedhexa Biotechnologies Inc., QB3@953, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Ciarcia R, Damiano S, Squillacioti C, Mirabella N, Pagnini U, Florio A, Severino L, Capasso G, Borrelli A, Mancini A, Boffo S, Romano G, Giordano A, Florio S. Recombinant Mitochondrial Manganese Containing Superoxide Dismutase Protects Against Ochratoxin A‐Induced Nephrotoxicity. J Cell Biochem 2015; 117:1352-8. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Roberto Ciarcia
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental OncologyIstituto Nazionale Tumori, “Fondazione G. Pascale”IRCCS, NaplesItaly
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- Leadhexa Biotechnologies Inc.San FranciscoCalifornia
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular MedicineCenter of BiotechnologyCollege of Science and TechnologyTemple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvania
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular MedicineCenter of BiotechnologyCollege of Science and TechnologyTemple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvania
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular MedicineCenter of BiotechnologyCollege of Science and TechnologyTemple UniversityPhiladelphiaPennsylvania
- Department of MedicineSurgery and NeuroscienceUniversity of SienaSienaItaly
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal ProductionsUniversity of Naples “Federico II”80137 NaplesItaly
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Frustaci A, Ciccosanti F, Chimenti C, Nardacci R, Corazzari M, Verardo R, Ippolito G, Petrosillo N, Fimia GM, Piacentini M. Histological and proteomic profile of diabetic versus non-diabetic dilated cardiomyopathy. Int J Cardiol 2015; 203:282-9. [PMID: 26519687 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.10.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DbCM) is indistinguishable from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM) as specific histological and/or biochemical markers are unavailable. METHODS AND RESULTS Comparative histology, electron microscopy, morphometry for cell volume composition and myocardial fibrosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS), polymerase chain reaction for cardiotropic viruses, immunohistochemistry for nitrotyrosine, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG) and proteomics have been evaluated in endomyocardial biopsies from 9 patients (pts) (5 male and 4 female, mean age 61 ± 13 years) with DbCM (left ventricular end-diastolic diameter 65 ± 2.3mm; ejection fraction 27 ± 6) and type 2 diabetes mellitus and 9 pts with IDCM (mean age 60 ± 9 years) matched for sex, age and severity of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Controls were surgical biopsies from 9 pts with mitral stenosis and normal LV dimensions and function. No qualitative morphological changes were observed between DbCM and IDCM although mitochondrial damage and myofibrillolysis appeared more pronounced in DbCM. ROS were 5 times higher in DbCM than in IDCM and controls and were associated with higher expression of cytoplasm iNOS and nitrotyrosine and nuclear 8-OH-dG. Apoptosis was 14 times higher in DbCM than in IDCM and 41 times higher than in controls. Proteomic profile showed in DbCM a reduced expression of proteins related to beta-oxidation and detoxification pathway. CONCLUSIONS DbCM is a distinctive ROS-mediated disorder with oxidative damage of myocyte's structural proteins and DNA causing cell dysfunction and death. Reduced expression of beta-oxidation proteins suggests a decline of energy production and of mitochondrial function.
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- Andrea Frustaci
- Department of Cardiovascular, Nefrologic, Anestesiologic and Geriatric Sciences, La Sapienza University, Italy; National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Nefrologic, Anestesiologic and Geriatric Sciences, La Sapienza University, Italy; National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy; Department of Biology, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy; Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DiSTeBA), University of Salento, Lecce 73100, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases IRCCS 'L. Spallanzani', Rome, Italy; Department of Biology, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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Damiano S, Ciarcia R, Montagnaro S, Pagnini U, Garofano T, Capasso G, Florio S, Giordano A. Prevention of nephrotoxicity induced by cyclosporine-A: role of antioxidants. J Cell Biochem 2015; 116:364-9. [PMID: 25418335 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Cyclosporine A (CsA) is a powerful immunosuppressive drug used to prevent allograft rejection after organ transplantation as well as in human and veterinary medicine. Unfortunately, its use is hampered by its nephrotoxic effects. The mechanisms of CsA-induced hypertension and nephrotoxicity are not clear, but several studies suggest the possible involvement of free radicals. In this review we have summarized the effect of some antioxidants that we have used in the recent years, in combination with CsA, to better understand the exact mechanism of action of CsA and to try to open new perspectives in the treatment of CsA nephrotoxicity.
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- Sara Damiano
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples "Federico II", 80137, Naples, Italy
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Study on the Protective Effect of a New Manganese Superoxide Dismutase on the Microvilli of Rabbit Eyes Exposed to UV Radiation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:973197. [PMID: 26064973 PMCID: PMC4429218 DOI: 10.1155/2015/973197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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We present a study on the protective effects against UV radiation of a gel formulation containing a new recombinant form of manganese superoxide dismutase on the conjunctiva and corneal epithelia of rabbit eyes. The integrity of the microvilli of both ocular tissues has been considered as an indicator of the health of the tissues. Samples, collected by impression cytology technique, were added of 80 µL of a gel formulation containing superoxide dismutase (2.0 µg/mL) and irradiated with UV rays for 30 minutes and were evaluated with scanning electron microscopy. Wilcoxon test was used to verify the possible occurrence of statistically significant differences between damage for treated and nontreated tissues. Application of gel produces a significant reduction of damage by UV irradiation of ocular epithelia; both epithelia present a significant reduction of damaged microvilli number if treated with the superoxide dismutase gel formulation: the p values (differences between damage found for treated and nontreated both ocular tissues) for conjunctiva and cornea samples were p ≪ 0.01 and p ≪ 0.0001, respectively, at confidence level of 95%. The administration of this gel formulation before UV exposure plays a considerable protective role in ocular tissues of rabbit eye with a significant reduction of the damage.
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Frustaci A, Russo MA, Morgante E, Scopelliti F, Aquilano K, Ciriolo MR, Grande C, Verardo R, Chimenti C. Oxidative myocardial damage in human cocaine-related cardiomyopathy. Eur J Heart Fail 2015; 17:283-90. [DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Andrea Frustaci
- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic and Geriatric Sciences; University ‘La Sapienza’; Viale del Policlinico 155 I-00161 Rome Italy
- Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Lab, IRCCS L. Spallanzani; Rome Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, IRCCS S. Raffaele Pisana; Rome Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic and Geriatric Sciences; University ‘La Sapienza’; Viale del Policlinico 155 I-00161 Rome Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic and Geriatric Sciences; University ‘La Sapienza’; Viale del Policlinico 155 I-00161 Rome Italy
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- Department of Biology; Tor Vergata University; Rome Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Lab, IRCCS L. Spallanzani; Rome Italy
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- Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Lab, IRCCS L. Spallanzani; Rome Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic and Geriatric Sciences; University ‘La Sapienza’; Viale del Policlinico 155 I-00161 Rome Italy
- Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Lab, IRCCS L. Spallanzani; Rome Italy
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Pica A, Di Santi A, D'angelo V, Iannotta A, Ramaglia M, Di Martino M, Pollio M, Schiattarella A, Borrelli A, Mancini A, Indolfi P, Casale F. Effect of rMnSOD on Survival Signaling in Pediatric High Risk T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. J Cell Physiol 2015; 230:1086-93. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.24840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- A. Pica
- Department of Biology; University of Naples Federico II; Naples Italy
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- Department of Biology; University of Naples Federico II; Naples Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Biology; University of Naples Federico II; Naples Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit; Department of Experimental Oncology; “Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fondazione G. Pascale”-Irccs; Naples Italy
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- Molecular Biology and Viral Oncology Unit; Department of Experimental Oncology; “Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fondazione G. Pascale”-Irccs; Naples Italy
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- LaedhexaBiotechnologies Inc. QB3 Partners; San Francisco California
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery; Pediatric Oncology Service-Second University of Naples; Naples Italy
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A novel form of the human manganese superoxide dismutase protects rat and human livers undergoing ischaemia and reperfusion injury. Clin Sci (Lond) 2014; 127:527-37. [PMID: 24754522 DOI: 10.1042/cs20140125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Hepatic microcirculatory dysfunction due to cold storage and warm reperfusion (CS+WR) injury during liver transplantation is partly mediated by oxidative stress and may lead to graft dysfunction. This is especially relevant when steatotic donors are considered. Using primary cultured liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs), liver grafts from healthy and steatotic rats, and human liver samples, we aimed to characterize the effects of a new recombinant form of human manganese superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) on hepatic CS+WR injury. After CS+WR, the liver endothelium exhibited accumulation of superoxide anion (O2-) and diminished levels of nitric oxide (NO); these detrimental effects were prevented by rMnSOD. CS+WR control and steatotic rat livers exhibited markedly deteriorated microcirculation and acute endothelial dysfunction, together with liver damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, and low NO. rMnSOD markedly blunted oxidative stress, which was associated with a global improvement in liver damage and microcirculatory derangements. The addition of rMnSOD to CS solution maintained its antioxidant capability, protecting rat and human liver tissues. In conclusion, rMnSOD represents a new and highly effective therapy to significantly upgrade liver procurement for transplantation.
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The functional role of MnSOD as a biomarker of human diseases and therapeutic potential of a new isoform of a human recombinant MnSOD. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:476789. [PMID: 24511533 PMCID: PMC3913005 DOI: 10.1155/2014/476789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as a consequence of metabolic reactions in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. This work describes the role of the manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) as a biomarker of different human diseases and proposes a new therapeutic application for the prevention of cancer and its treatment. The paper also describes how a new form of human MnSOD was discovered, its initial application, and its clinical potentials. The MnSOD isolated from a human liposarcoma cell line (LSA) was able to kill cancer cells expressing estrogen receptors, but it did not have cytotoxic effects on normal cells. Together with its oncotoxic activity, the recombinant MnSOD (rMnSOD) exerts a radioprotective effect on normal cells irradiated with X-rays. The rMnSOD is characterized by the presence of a leader peptide, which allows the protein to enter cells: this unique property can be used in the radiodiagnosis of cancer or chemotherapy, conjugating radioactive substances or chemotherapic drugs to the leader peptide of the MnSOD. Compared to traditional chemotherapic agents, the drugs conjugated with the leader peptide of MnSOD can selectively reach and enter cancer cells, thus reducing the side effects of traditional treatments.
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Effect of a recombinant manganese superoxide dismutase on prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury. Clin Exp Nephrol 2013; 18:424-31. [PMID: 23807430 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-013-0828-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Accepted: 06/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Contrast media (CM)-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an acute deterioration of renal function following administration of CM mediated to a large extent by the increased production of ROS within the kidney. Aim of this study was to evaluate whether a novel isoform of a recombinant Manganese SOD (rMnSOD) could provide an effective protection against CIN; this molecule shares the same ability of physiological SODs in scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) but, due to its peculiar properties, enters inside the cells after its administration. METHODS We studied the effects rMnSOD on oxidative damage in a rat model of CIN in uninephrectomized rats, that were randomly assigned to 3 experimental Groups: Group CON, control rats treated with the vehicle of CM, Group HCM, rats treated with CM and Group SOD, rats treated with CM and rMnSOD. RESULTS In normal rats, pretreatment with rMnSOD, reduced renal superoxide anion production, induced by the activation of NAPDH oxidase, by 84 % (p < 0.001). In rats of Group HCM, ROS production was almost doubled compared to rat of Group CON (p < 0.01) but returned to normal values in rats of Group SOD, where a significant increase of SOD activity was detected (+16 % vs HCM, p < 0.05). Administration of CM determined a striking fall of GFR in rats of Group HCM (-70 %, p < 0.001 vs CON), greatly blunted in Group SOD (-28 % vs CON, p < 0.01); this was associated with a lower presence of both tubular necrosis and intratubular casts in SOD-treated rats (both p < 0.01 vs Group HCM). CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that rMnSOD is able to reduce renal oxidative stress, thus preventing the reduction of GFR and the renal histologic damage that follows CM administration.
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Damiano S, Trepiccione F, Ciarcia R, Scanni R, Spagnuolo M, Manco L, Borrelli A, Capasso C, Mancini R, Schiattarella A, Iervolino A, Zacchia E, Bata-Csere A, Florio S, Anastasio P, Pollastro R, Mancini A, Capasso G. A new recombinant MnSOD prevents the Cyclosporine A-induced renal impairment. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2013; 28:2066-72. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Sun G, Wang Y, Hu W, Li C. Effects of manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) expression on regulation of esophageal cancer cell growth and apoptosis in vitro and in nude mice. Tumour Biol 2013; 34:1409-19. [PMID: 23649652 DOI: 10.1007/s13277-012-0622-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2012] [Accepted: 12/09/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) catalyzes superoxide radical (O2 (-)) into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is further catalyzed by the combined action of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) into water and oxygen. MnSOD plays a role in cell protection from superoxide damage. This study aimed to investigate the effects of MnSOD on regulation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cell growth, apoptosis, and cell cycle distribution in vitro and tumor formation and growth in nude mouse xenografts. The data showed that differential levels of MnSOD expression had different effects on tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, plating efficiency (PE), and cell cycle distribution in vitro and tumor formation and growth in nude mice. In particular, high levels of MnSOD expression promoted TE-1 cell growth and PE rate in vitro and in nude mice, whereas moderate MnSOD expression suppressed tumor cell growth and PE rate but induced more cell apoptosis. Thus, these data demonstrated the dual effects of MnSOD protein in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and further study will confirm these current data.
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- Guogui Sun
- Department of Chemoradiotherapy, Tangshan People's Hospital, Tangshan, 06300, China
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Guillaume M, Rodriguez-Vilarrupla A, Gracia-Sancho J, Rosado E, Mancini A, Bosch J, Garcia-Pagán JC. Recombinant human manganese superoxide dismutase reduces liver fibrosis and portal pressure in CCl4-cirrhotic rats. J Hepatol 2013; 58:240-6. [PMID: 22989570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2012.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2012] [Revised: 09/05/2012] [Accepted: 09/07/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS High oxidative stress plays a major role in increasing hepatic vascular resistance in cirrhosis, by facilitating liver fibrosis and by increasing hepatic vascular tone. This study is aimed at investigating whether the use of the novel isoform of recombinant human manganese superoxide dismutase (rMnSOD) could be a new therapeutic strategy to reduce oxidative stress and portal hypertension in cirrhotic rats. METHODS In CCl(4)- and BDL-cirrhotic rats treated with rMnSOD (i.p. 15 μg/kg/day) or its vehicle for 7 days, mean arterial pressure (MAP), portal pressure (PP) and portal blood flow (PBF) or small mesenteric arterial flow (SMABF) were measured. In addition, in CCl(4)-cirrhotic rats, we evaluated the hepatic vasodilatory response to acetylcholine, liver fibrosis with Sirius red staining and hepatic stellate cell activation by α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) protein expression. RESULTS rMnSOD treatment significantly reduced PP either in CCl(4)- or BDL-cirrhotic rats without significant changes in splanchnic blood flow, suggesting a reduction in hepatic vascular resistance. MAP was not modified. Reduction in PP was associated with a significant reduction in liver fibrosis, and α-SMA protein expression as well as with improved vasodilatory response to acetylcholine. CONCLUSIONS Chronic rMnSOD administration to cirrhotic rats reduces portal pressure by reducing hepatic vascular resistance without deleterious effects on systemic hemodynamics, suggesting that it might constitute a new antioxidant to be considered as additional therapy for treating portal hypertension in cirrhosis.
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- Maeva Guillaume
- Hepatic Haemodynamic Laboratory, Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) and CIBERehd, University of Barcelona, Spain
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Cheng GY, Liu J, Tao MX, Lu CM, Wu GR. Activity, thermostability and isozymes of superoxide dismutase in 17 edible mushrooms. J Food Compost Anal 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2012.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Bisharyan Y, Clark TG. Calcium-dependent mitochondrial extrusion in ciliated protozoa. Mitochondrion 2011; 11:909-18. [PMID: 21856451 PMCID: PMC3206207 DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2011.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2011] [Revised: 07/22/2011] [Accepted: 08/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Here we demonstrate that ciliated protozoa can jettison mitochondria as intact organelles, releasing their contents to the extracellular space either in a soluble form, or in association with membrane vesicles at the cell periphery. The response is triggered by lateral clustering of GPI-anchored surface antigens, or by heat shock. In the first instance, extrusion is accompanied by elevated levels of intracellular calcium and is inhibited by Verapamil and BAPTA-AM arguing strongly for the involvement of calcium in triggering the response. Cells survive mitochondrial discharge raising the interesting possibility that extrusion is an early evolutionary adaptation to cell stress.
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- Yelena Bisharyan
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
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Borrelli A, Schiattarella A, Mancini R, Morelli F, Capasso C, De Luca V, Gori E, Mancini A. The leader peptide of a human rec. MnSOD as molecular carrier which delivers high amounts of Cisplatin into tumor cells inducing a fast apoptosis in vitro. Int J Cancer 2010; 128:453-9. [DOI: 10.1002/ijc.25334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2009] [Accepted: 02/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Combelles CMH, Holick EA, Paolella LJ, Walker DC, Wu Q. Profiling of superoxide dismutase isoenzymes in compartments of the developing bovine antral follicles. Reproduction 2010; 139:871-81. [PMID: 20197373 DOI: 10.1530/rep-09-0390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The antral follicle constitutes a complex and regulated ovarian microenvironment that influences oocyte quality. Oxidative stress is a cellular state that may play a role during folliculogenesis and oogenesis, although direct supporting evidence is currently lacking. We thus evaluated the expression of the three isoforms (SOD1, SOD2, and SOD3) of the enzymatic antioxidant superoxide dismutase in all the cellular (granulosa cells, cumulus cells, and oocytes) and extracellular (follicular fluid) compartments of the follicle. Comparisons were made in bovine ovaries across progressive stages of antral follicular development. Follicular fluid possessed increased amounts of SOD1, SOD2, and SOD3 in small antral follicles when compared with large antral follicles; concomitantly, total SOD activity was highest in follicular fluids from smaller diameter follicles. SOD1, SOD2, and SOD3 proteins were expressed in granulosa cells without any fluctuations in follicle sizes. All three SOD isoforms were present, but were distributed differently in oocytes from small, medium, or large antral follicles. Cumulus cells expressed high levels of SOD3, some SOD2, but no detectable SOD1. Our studies provide a temporal and spatial expression profile of the three SOD isoforms in the different compartments of the developing bovine antral follicles. These results lay the ground for future investigations into the potential regulation and roles of antioxidants during folliculogenesis and oogenesis.
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- Catherine M H Combelles
- Biology Department, Middlebury College, McCardell Bicentennial Hall 346, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, USA.
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Occhiello A, Bentivegna F, Borrelli A, Schiattarella A, Mancini A, Pica A. Skin necrosis in sea turtle cold stunning: Regeneration following rMnSOD topic treatment in a specimen of Caretta caretta. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-009-0816-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Mancini A, Borrelli A, Schiattarella A, Aloj L, Aurilio M, Morelli F, Pica A, Occhiello A, Lorizio R, Mancini R, Sica A, Mazzarella L, Sica F, Grieco P, Novellino E, Pagnozzi D, Pucci P, Rommelaere J. Biophysical and biochemical characterization of a liposarcoma-derived recombinant MnSOD protein acting as an anticancer agent. Int J Cancer 2008; 123:2684-95. [DOI: 10.1002/ijc.23791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Nüesch JPF, Rommelaere J. A viral adaptor protein modulating casein kinase II activity induces cytopathic effects in permissive cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2007; 104:12482-7. [PMID: 17636126 PMCID: PMC1920537 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0705533104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Autonomous parvoviruses induce severe morphological and physiological alterations in permissive host cells, eventually leading to cell lysis and release of progeny virions. Viral cytopathic effects (CPE) result from specific rearrangements and destruction of cytoskeletal micro- and intermediate filaments. We recently reported that inhibition of endogenous casein kinase II (CKII) protects target cells from parvovirus minute virus of mice (MVM)-induced CPE, pointing to this kinase as an effector of MVM toxicity. The present work shows that the parvoviral NS1 protein mediates CKII-dependent cytoskeletal alterations and cell death. NS1 can act as an adaptor molecule, linking the cellular protein kinase CKIIalpha to tropomyosin and thus modulating the substrate specificity of the kinase. This action results in an altered tropomyosin phosphorylation pattern both in vitro and in living cells. The capacity of NS1 to induce CPE was impaired by mutations abolishing binding with either CKIIalpha or tropomyosin. The cytotoxic adaptor function of NS1 was confirmed with fusion peptides, where the tropomyosin-binding domain of NS1 and CKIIalpha are physically linked. These adaptor peptides were able to mimic NS1 in its ability to induce death of transformed MVM-permissive cells.
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- Jürg P F Nüesch
- Program "Infection and Cancer," Abteilung F010 and Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale Unité 701, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
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